California Native Plant Society
California Water Culture; an overview of how California’s unique waterways have been transformed, how it happened, and what it means
VirtualCalifornia is unique and arguably infamous for many reasons. Water in California is beginning to grab the attention it deserved long ago as the once waterlogged landscape is unrecognizable farmlands, leveed deltas, and expanded deserts. How did California’s water go unnoticed for so long only to become a hot topic? This talk will overview the
March Naturehood Webinar: Surviving Storms: Tips for Native Trees
VirtualNow that we've gotten past most of our winter storms, now is a good time to focus on tree care throughout year. Join us in March with Joshua Gevertz, the Arboretum Director at Cypress Lawn Memorial Park, Arboretum and Botanical Garden, as we discuss all things arbor care. Click here for more information and to register.
April Naturehood Webinar: Introducing the New Calscape
VirtualGet ready for a new Calscape! CA Native Plant Society is introducing exciting new features and improvements to Calscape.org. In this webinar, they will go over the new release, which is loaded with descriptions of more than 8,500 California native plants; a free garden planner; expanded search criteria; and a new directory of native plant
Native Plant Week & Earth Day Flower Scavenger Hunt
Tule River Parkway 540 S Jaye Street, Portersville, United StatesCelebrate Earth Day and Native Plant Week at a flower scavenger hunt. You will be searching in the Tule River Native Plant Gardens for flowers of 8 colors and recording your finds by photos or drawings. The starting point is the Tule River parking lot at Jaye Street. The hunt is on Saturday April 20
May Naturehood Webinar: Spring to Summer Garden Needs
VirtualAs we move from spring into summer, learn how to assess and plan for your maintenance needs with Oscar Lucario, a landscaper designer and land manager with over 20 years of experience in organic sustainable maintenance in Marin and Sonoma counties. We'll look at the effects of a long wet season, how to plan for the dry season,
June Naturehood Webinar: Online Tools for a Native Plant Garden
VirtualDiscover how to use online tools to plan, design, and cultivate your own vibrant and sustainable native garden paradise. From plant selection to landscape design, we'll guide you through the process for a thriving, water-wise landscape that celebrates the beauty of California's native plants. Featuring experts from CNPS' Horticulture Program & Peter Brastow, the Senior Biodiversity
August Naturehood Webinar: Container Gardening 101
VirtualJoin members of the CNPS Horticulture and Conservation teams to talk about native plants and pots. What plants grow best in containers? How do we help them thrive? What are good practices for irrigation and pruning? Do you need a special soil? Whether you have a tiny balcony, a compact patio, or just a sunny
California Botanist Certification Exam
UC Davis Bowley Plant Science Teaching Facility 1200 Extension Center Dr, Davis, United StatesBotanist Certification helps ensure that the most qualified people conduct California’s environmental reviews and that our decision-makers have the information they need to make sound land-use decisions. Please note, the order of the exams may change as the need arises, so come prepared to take the exams without needing to review on the day of the
September 2024 Naturehood Webinar | Feast on Natives: Edible California Plants for Your Garden
VirtualDiscover the hidden culinary gems in your garden with California’s native edible plants! Join us for a fun and informative webinar with CNPS Horticulture Program Manager Ann-Marie Benz. Learn how to grow and use California native plants as food in your garden. Explore health benefits, sustainable gardening practices, and tips for seamlessly blending these unique
October Naturehood Webinar: Garden Guardians
VirtualHow can you prevent plant pathogens from invading your landscape? What are the best ways to scout for pests? What should you look for when buying new plants to keep your garden healthy? What are the latest trends in California forest tree diseases? Join experts from the Phytophthoras in Native Habitats Work Group and the
Indigenous Peoples’ Use of California Native Plants
VirtualTop two images: Great Valley Museum; Bottom three images: Denise Godbout-Avant. Join us to learn how the original people of California used native plants in their everyday lives! The Indigenous people of California lived here for thousands of years, during which time they made the most of what California’s various habitats offered them. In the
iNaturalist and Calflora Public Meeting
VirtualiNaturalist and Calflora are two platforms practically every naturalist and native plant enthusiast now know. During this live online interactive session, we will learn more about each of these applications. Expect to gain insights into how enthusiasts, professionals, botanists, and conservation advocates use these systems to identify and share information about California plant distribution and